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Unilever Answers Speculations On McCormick Acquisition: “In Advanced Discussions”

Food giant Unilever (NYSE: UL) said it is in advanced discussions with McCormick & Company on a potential transaction involving most of its Foods business, but the disclosed structure shows this is not a straightforward sale: the current outline includes about $15.7 billion of upfront cash, majority consideration in McCormick equity, and post-closing ownership that […]

Aya Gold & Silver Flips To Positive Net Income In 2025 As Zgrounder Ramps Up

Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA) exited 2025 with full-year revenue rising to $202.1 million from $39.1 million in 2024. Q4 2025 revenue reached $75.3 million, up from $9.3 million a year earlier. The surge came on much higher silver-equivalent volumes, stronger realized prices, and the completion of Zgounder’s ramp-up. Hence, the firm was able […]

Seabridge Boosts KSM Resource Estimate Following Updated Metals Pricing

Seabridge Gold (TSX: SEA) has significantly increased the mineral resource estimates for its flagship KSM project in British Columbia, though the windfall comes from a calculator rather than a drill bit. The company released updated figures on Tuesday reporting that measured and indicated gold resources rose by 6.8 million ounces, while copper climbed by 1.5 […]

Blackrock Silver Outlines US$1.6 Billion NPV For Tonopah West Under Refreshed PEA

Blackrock Silver (TSXV: BRC) has significantly overhauled the economic profile of its Tonopah West project, delivering an updated preliminary economic assessment that marks a 34% increase in valuation over previous studies. The project now boasts an after-tax net present value (5%) of $437 million and an internal rate of return of 28%. These figures are […]

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Trump Plans Military Exit

President Trump has signaled readiness to conclude the U.S. military campaign against Iran within weeks, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, a move that could cement Tehran’s control over a vital global energy chokepoint. The decision, conveyed to aides, prioritizes hobbling Iran’s navy and missile capabilities over forcing open the waterway, which […]

American Eagle Plans 50,000 Metre Drill Program as Strategic Backers Dig In

American Eagle Gold (TSXV: AE) is preparing for a significant expansion of its exploration activities at the NAK copper-gold project in British Columbia, announcing a 50,000 metre drill program for 2026. The plan represents a shift to year-round operations, supported by a proforma cash position exceeding $55 million. The junior miner’s aggressive 2026-2027 campaign follows […]

Dollar’s Share of Global Reserves Falls to 31-Year Low as Central Banks Diversify

The US dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves fell to 56.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, the lowest level since 1994, according to IMF data on Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves released Friday. The reading extends a long-running decline. The dollar’s share has dropped from roughly 72% in 2001 as central […]

Kash’s Cache: What’s Inside The FBI Director’s Leaked Documents

In a rare instance in the intelligence community, an FBI director became a victim of information leak widely believed to be perpetrated by Iran-linked hackers. The bureau confirmed that Patel’s personal email information had been targeted by “malicious actors” and said the exposed material was “historical in nature” and involved “no government information.” Reuters reported […]

Thieves Steal 12 Tonnes of KitKat Bars in European Truck Heist

Nestlé (SWX: NESN) confirmed Monday that thieves made off with a truck carrying more than 413,000 KitKat chocolate bars while the vehicle was in transit across Europe, in a theft the company says it is disclosing publicly to spotlight an escalating wave of cargo crime on the continent. The missing shipment weighs approximately 12 tonnes […]

World Uncertainty Index Hits All-Time High, Surpassing COVID-19 and 2008 Financial Crisis

Global economic uncertainty reached its highest documented level on record in 2025, with a benchmark index tracking analyst reports across 143 economies surpassing every prior crisis peak — from the September 11 attacks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Uncertainty Index hit 106,862 in the third quarter of 2025, according to data from its creators […]